DESIGN CHATTER
Dole Greens Up Their Packaging
Jul 17, 2020
The Dole company has a new plan to cut back on food waste, as well as traditional plastic waste. The parts of the fruit that don’t get eaten, like the skin and leaves, are being repurposed into packaging for their fruit! Dole aims to have zero food waste in their products by 2050, and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. You see a lot about design being used for good, but packaging design can sometimes fall through the cracks.
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UNO with an Artistic Twist
Jul 15, 2020
Mattel has given the beloved card game UNO a facelift! The toy company has released the second in it’s Artiste series, and it features well-known artist Keith Haring. That name may not ring a bell to you, but once you see his art, you know exactly who he is! A vocal advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, the late Keith Haring was an influential pop artist in the 90s, and this deck was created in partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation.
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This Super Mask Does it All!
Jul 10, 2020
Let’s be frank: we should all be wearing masks right now to protect our fellow citizens. But just in case you needed another reason, may we introduce the c-mask: a face covering that can translate your words into 9 different languages! Holy moly, is this cool. Best part: it’s not theoretical. The mask is expected to be available to purchase in September. As if that wasn’t enough, the mask can also amplify your voice, make phone calls,
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Dior Reinvents the Runway
Jul 08, 2020
Fashion Week is sure going to look a lot different this year, which is such a shame. It’s a highlight of the design year! Dior has shown that they are pulling out all of the stops to try to compensate for the fact that there won’t be any in-person fashion shows this year. Directed by Italian filmmaker Matteo Girrone, Dior has mae a short film with some of their styles…in miniature form! The amount of detail is incredible and the short film is magical.
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Art for a Changing World
Jul 03, 2020
Throughout history, protests and activism have always prompted artists and creatives to express themselves the way they know best. Art is a great way to help process overwhelming feelings and cultural shifts in the world. This time period is no different. Global nonprofit group Fine Acts has collected 12 free posters by Black artists from all around the world that are free to print and frame and do what you wish. The pieces are all gorgeous and beautifully designed,
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5 Things to Consider Before Talking to Your Product Packaging Printer
Jul 03, 2020
So you’ve got the product you can’t wait to bring to market. Congrats! It’s an exciting time, and we bet you’re looking forward to launching it.
Before your product hits the shelves, it needs some attention-grabbing packaging. And to make this happen, you’ll have one very important conversation—the talk with your packaging printer. They’ll work with you to hash out the details and come up with the best solution for your product and budget.
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